Media Release: ONE ARRESTED FOR FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF INFIRM

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

1,000 IXP

 
 

Case Details

CHURCH POINT RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR FINANCIALLY EXPLOITING INFIRMED ST. LANDRY PARISH CITIZEN

According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz “On February 7, 2024 a family member reported to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office that her 72-year-old mother had been exploited by Vanessa M. Venable, who had been hired three years ago as a 24-hour caretaker for the victim.”

Two family members reviewed the banking account that was shared with the victim, and stated that approximately $20,543.79 was missing from the account. Vanessa Venable was suspected of the unauthorized use of funds due to the family giving her access to the checkbook and bank card to pay for the victim’s residence and basic needs. The family also gave Venable authorization to use funds from the account to pay Venable’s cell phone bill, purchase cigarettes, and to pay for gas for her vehicle while she was running errands for the victim.

Upon further investigation by detectives, it was learned that Venable used funds from the account to pay utility bills for the address listed on Venable’s driver’s license, used the bank card at three different casinos, and used the bank card at gas stations several times, purchasing gasoline from different gas pump numbers minutes apart for more than one vehicle.

On April 12, 2024, an arrest warrant was issued, charging her with exploitation of persons with infirmities.

On April 15, 2024, Vanessa M. Venable was arrested and transported to the St. Landry Parish Jail, where she was booked on the arrest warrant.

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ARRESTED:

Vanessa M. Venable, age 57

White / Female

2090 Osage Trail

Church Point, LA., 70525

CHARGES:

Exploitation of Persons with Infirmities

BOND: $20,000

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This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 
File Number 337-948-TIPS (8477)

Posted By: St. Landry Crime Stoppers

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